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Trevoh Chalobah: From Chelsea academy to Serie A, the journey of a defender who never loved football
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Trevoh Chalobah: From Chelsea academy to Serie A, the journey of a defender who never loved football

Trevoh Chalobah’s rise from a Cobham academy boy who disliked football to a Chelsea veteran and England international is one of resilience and ambition. Now at Como, he reflects on his journey, the pressure of Stamford Bridge, and the faith that kept him going—while Chelsea’s £30m valuation remains untouched.

21 Oct 2026
Champions LeagueChelseaChelsea FC
Cesc Fabregas and Michael Carrick reunite in Champions League as United’s Carrick faces managerial pressure
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Cesc Fabregas and Michael Carrick reunite in Champions League as United’s Carrick faces managerial pressure

The tactical minds of Cesc Fabregas and Michael Carrick collide in Serie A’s Como as United’s manager navigates a six-game winless streak—his worst since 2019. Fabregas, a World Cup winner with over 500 Premier League appearances, now guides his new club into a high-stakes clash against his former rival.

21 Oct 2026
EnglandEnglish Premier LeagueFIFA World Cup
Cesc Fàbregas slams ‘disrespectful’ suggestions he could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United
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Cesc Fàbregas slams ‘disrespectful’ suggestions he could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United

Cesc Fàbregas has rejected any notion of being considered as a replacement for Manchester United’s veteran midfielder Michael Carrick, calling the speculation ‘disrespectful’—just days before the Red Devils face Como in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Lisandro Martínez and Marcus Rashford were absent from training ahead of the clash.

20 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester United
EPL
English Premier League
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Cesc Fàbregas Vows Como Will Maintain Playing Style Against Counter-Attacking Manchester United

Como manager Cesc Fàbregas lightheartedly suggested parking the bus against Manchester United to neutralize their dangerous counter-attacks. However, the Spanish coach emphasized that his side will remain true to their footballing identity and play their signature style.

20 Oct 2026
Cesc FàbregasComoEnglish Premier League
Fabregas admits Como’s Champions League debut was a ‘learning curve’ as Diao’s injury setback looms
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Fabregas admits Como’s Champions League debut was a ‘learning curve’ as Diao’s injury setback looms

Cesc Fabregas acknowledges the challenges of Como’s historic European campaign, with Assane Diao sidelined for 2-3 weeks after injury and the squad navigating uncharted territory in Serie A’s top flight. The Lariani now face Fiorentina in Serie A while preparing for a crucial Eredivisie showdown against Feyenoord.

17 Oct 2026
Premier League remains the ultimate destination for three former managers as return ambitions resurface
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Premier League remains the ultimate destination for three former managers as return ambitions resurface

Mauricio Pochettino, Cesc Fàbregas, and Vítor Pereira—each with deep Premier League ties—have all reaffirmed their desire to return to English football, despite current roles abroad. Their ambitions reflect a shared belief in the league’s unmatched competitive intensity and their own unfinished business in the top flight.

15 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsCesc FàbregasEngland
Roma put faith in Gollini and Pellegrini as injuries reshape preparations for Como
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Roma put faith in Gollini and Pellegrini as injuries reshape preparations for Como

Como, Italy — Roma sporting director Tony D’Amico has backed Pierluigi Gollini and Lorenzo Pellegrini to make an impact against Como, as Gian Piero Gasperini adjusts his side following injuries to

11 Oct 2026
Italian Serie ARoma
With Michael Carrick’s Manchester United tenure stumbling…
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With Michael Carrick’s Manchester United tenure stumbling…

With Michael Carrick’s Manchester United tenure stumbling from the start, internal discussions have turned to a radical solution—bringing in Cesc Fabregas as a potential replacement. The question now is whether the club’s desperation has reached a point where they’ll gamble on a tactical mind with Fabregas’ unmatched experience.

8 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester United
Arsenal’s Future Hinges on Rekindling the Premier League’s Lost Superstar Magic
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Arsenal’s Future Hinges on Rekindling the Premier League’s Lost Superstar Magic

With the club’s trophy drought deepening, a blunt assessment from within suggests Arsenal’s next chapter may demand a return to the era of Thierry Henry and Robert Pires—where individual brilliance was not just tolerated but demanded. The stakes for the Gunners’ identity have never been clearer.

2 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier League
Arsenal and Topps Forge Exclusive Global Licensing Deal for Trading Cards and Collectibles
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Arsenal and Topps Forge Exclusive Global Licensing Deal for Trading Cards and Collectibles

Arsenal has secured a multi-year, worldwide partnership with Topps, the Fanatics-owned collectibles giant, to produce official trading cards and stickers featuring current and legendary players from both the men’s and women’s teams. The deal marks a major expansion of fan engagement beyond the pitch, with the first product—a 2026/27 collectors’ tin—set to launch soon.

2 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier League
Cesc Fàbregas: The Barcelona Clause That Could Rewrite His Legacy
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Cesc Fàbregas: The Barcelona Clause That Could Rewrite His Legacy

The story of Cesc Fàbregas’ return to Barcelona is no longer a question of if, but of when—and the answer may lie in a clause buried in his current contract. Reports indicate that the former B

29 Sept 2026
BarcelonaBreaking NewsCesc Fabregas
After years as a cherished vacation home, Thierry Henry lists his SoHo penthouse for $25m
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After years as a cherished vacation home, Thierry Henry lists his SoHo penthouse for $25m

Thierry Henry’s name is synonymous with greatness on the football pitch—two Premier League titles with Arsenal, a Champions League triumph with Barcelona, and the glory of lifting the 1998 World C

28 Sept 2026
ArsenalBarcelonaEnglish Premier League
Hansi Flick Names Barcelona Squad for Crucial Sevilla Clash as Blaugrana Target Top Spot
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Hansi Flick Names Barcelona Squad for Crucial Sevilla Clash as Blaugrana Target Top Spot

FC Barcelona have announced their squad for the upcoming La Liga trip to face Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium. Head coach Hansi Flick must navigate several key injury absences as the Blaugrana aim to secure three points and remain at the summit of the table heading into the international break.

19 Sept 2026
BarcelonaBreaking NewsFootball
Inter and Roma Share Serie A Lead as Como Storm Into Europe
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Inter and Roma Share Serie A Lead as Como Storm Into Europe

Inter Milan and Roma are level at the top of Serie A with 12 points from four matches, but their meeting at the Stadio Olimpico is scheduled for next weekend rather than an immediate deciding fixture.

14 Sept 2026
FootballItalian Serie ARoma
Fabregas: Como Learning from Arsenal, Starting to See What We Could Become
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Fabregas: Como Learning from Arsenal, Starting to See What We Could Become

Cesc Fabregas said Como’s 2–1 win over Parma offered an important indication of what his team could become, as the Serie A side responded positively to the physical and emotional demands of their

14 Sept 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier LeagueFootball
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